Rep. Drummond’s Newsletter: It’s time to focus on the necessities
January 23, 2015
A new session is in full swing and I am excited to be back in Juneau representing my constituents.
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NEWS: House Minority Members Respond to Governor’s State of the Budget Address
January 22, 2015
JUNEAU – Alaska Governor Bill Walker presented his first State of the Budget address Thursday night. Governor Walker outlined both short and long-term plans to deal with a daunting fiscal crisis brought on by declining oil production and prices. The House Minority, made up of Democrats and an Independent, appreciates the care Governor Walker took in suggesting ideas for the Alaska Legislature to consider in the coming months.
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: Back to Session
January 22, 2015
Tuesday, January 20th marked the first day of the 29th Alaska Legislature and it is looking to be a very interesting first session. Our caucus has grown by 30%; we have a new governor with ambitions to expand Medicaid, providing insurance to 40,000 Alaskans. And, oil prices have dropped to $49.50 greatly reducing Alaska’s revenue stream and helping to create a $3.5 billion deficit. But before I start talking about the rough days that we will have to weather, I would like to start with some good news!
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VIDEO: Rep. Tuck and Sen. Gardner’s State of the State Response
January 22, 2015
House Democratic Leader Rep. Chris Tuck and Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Berta Gardner respond to Gov. Walker’s State of the State Address.
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NEWS: Rep’s Gara and Kawasaki Call for an Analysis of the Benefits of Selling the Money-Losing Kodiak Rocket Launch Complex
January 21, 2015
JUNEAU - Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) and Representative Scott Kawasaki (D-Fairbanks) are asking the Administration of Governor Walker to analyze the benefits of selling the state owned Kodiak Launch Complex.
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